https://padlet.com/kian_mcguinness/nu62vub7ot02 What Is Mental Health And How To Take Care Of Your Own Mental Health en-us 2016-11-07 11:42:08 UTC 2016-11-07 12:32:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Dootheets.png kian_mcguinness https://padlet.com/kian_mcguinness/nu62vub7ot02/wish/135728204 Mental health is a person's condition with their regard to psychological and emotional well-being.]]> 2016-11-07 11:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kian_mcguinness/nu62vub7ot02/wish/135728204 kian_mcguinness https://padlet.com/kian_mcguinness/nu62vub7ot02/wish/135728677 Types of problems include:

•  Anxiety and Panic Disorders
•  Bipolar Disorder
•  Depression
•  Eating Disorders
•  Substance Abuse and Addiction

]]> 2016-11-07 11:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kian_mcguinness/nu62vub7ot02/wish/135728677 kian_mcguinness https://padlet.com/kian_mcguinness/nu62vub7ot02/wish/135729299 There are five steps to keeping care of your well-being.
1. Connect
     Connecting with other people around you, family, friends and colleagues, will allow you to develop these relationships and this will give you a wider area to take care of your well-being.
2. Be Active
    Exercise helps you to relax and forget about what problems you are facing at the moment. You don't have to go the gym, either. You can take a walk, go cycling or play a sport. If you find an activity that you like, you should stick with it.
3. Keep Learning 
    Learning new skills and such can give you a sense of achievement and confidence. For example, you could try to cook or find a musical instrument that you can and will enjoy playing.
4. Give to Others
    Making other people happy can make you feel good about yourself, even if it's just a simple smile, a "thank you", or a kind word. Bigger acts such as volunteering for something cam improve your mental well-being also.
5. Be Mindful
Be more aware of the present, where you are, your thoughts, feelings, and the world around you. Some call this 'Mindfulness' and it can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges]]> 2016-11-07 12:01:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kian_mcguinness/nu62vub7ot02/wish/135729299 kian_mcguinness https://padlet.com/kian_mcguinness/nu62vub7ot02/wish/135731865 Technology can be used to improve your mental health by using apps or devices, for example. 

Pacifica is an app that can help users combat their anxiety using cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation and real results. It aims to break unhealthy thought-feeling-action through engaging users with relaxation tips and goal setting.

Spire is a wearable device that can detect your emotions to prevent unhealthy thoughts. It focuses on breathing patterns and other physiological signs to read how the user is feeling. Once it detects anything, it sends a notification to your phone recommending how you can relax, or other wellness tips to improve how you are feeling. Clip it to your belt or bra and it will decrease stress levels by up to 50%.]]> 2016-11-07 12:15:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kian_mcguinness/nu62vub7ot02/wish/135731865 kian_mcguinness https://padlet.com/kian_mcguinness/nu62vub7ot02/wish/135734423 When you are concerned about your mental health, the first thing to do is act on these concerns. Don't ignore them. Informal support from family or friends can go a long way to improve things. Talk as openly as possible.]]> 2016-11-07 12:26:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kian_mcguinness/nu62vub7ot02/wish/135734423 kian_mcguinness https://padlet.com/kian_mcguinness/nu62vub7ot02/wish/135734871 There are different tips to manage your stress.
1. Identifying habits and behaviors that add to stress
2. Replacing unhealthy coping strategies with healthy ones
3. Physical activity
4. Connecting to others
5. Make time for fun and relaxation
6. Maintain balance with a healthy lifestyle]]> 2016-11-07 12:29:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kian_mcguinness/nu62vub7ot02/wish/135734871